Regulatory Guides

This section provides structured explanations of regulatory procedures governing transboundary shipments within the European Union.

Guides focus on practical aspects of regulatory compliance, documentation requirements, and implementation of digital systems such as DIWASS.

Guides​

• Understanding DIWASS Requirements — Overview of the Digital Waste Shipment System (DIWASS), implementation timelines, and what organizations should do to prepare.
• Waste Shipment Notification Procedure — Regulatory guide to prior written notification and consent for transboundary waste shipments.
• How to Complete Annex VII Documentation — Practical guide to Annex VII requirements for green-listed waste shipments.
• Roles and Responsibilities in EU Waste Shipments — Regulatory responsibilities of operators and authorities in transboundary waste shipment procedures.
• Preparing a Waste Shipment Notification Dossier — Documentation requirements for notified waste shipments in the European Union.
• Financial Guarantees for Waste Shipments — Regulatory requirements for financial guarantees under the EU Waste Shipment Regulation.
• Key Changes in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 — Major regulatory changes in the updated EU waste shipment regulation.